Level 3 Qualified Nursery Room Leader

Complete Childcare Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid lunch breaks

Childcare discount

Wellbeing incentive

Bootcamp training

Company events

Transport links

Job summary

Complete Childcare Ltd in Reading is seeking an experienced Room Leader to guide the daily operation of a busy nursery room, ensuring a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.

You will mentor staff, plan engaging activities aligned with EYFS, build strong relationships with families, and monitor each child's progress.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years/Childcare (essential).
• Previous nursery or childcare experience, ideally in a senior or room leader role.
• Good understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily running of your room, ensuring a safe, caring, and stimulating environment.
• Support and mentor staff within your room, promoting best practices in line with EYFS guidelines.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging activities that meet the needs of all children.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress to support development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

EYFS knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years/Childcare

Job description

Location: Cedars Day Nursery and Pre-school, Aldermaston, Reading

Salary: £31,028.40

Hours: 45 per week over 5 days

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Room Leader to join our friendly and supportive nursery team.

Why Join Us:

• PAID 45 minute lunch breaks

• Fantastic childcare discount supporting working parents

• Wellbeing incitive because self-care matters

• Career growth with ongoing training and development opportunities - twelve week training bootcamp at one of our settings!

• Company events

• Easily accessible with transport links

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the daily running of your room, ensuring a safe, caring, and stimulating environment.

• Support and mentor staff within your room, promoting best practices in line with EYFS guidelines.

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging activities that meet the needs of all children.

• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

• Observe, assess, and record children’s progress to support development.

Requirements:

• Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years/Childcare (essential).

• Previous nursery or childcare experience, ideally in a senior or room leader role.

• Good understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding practices.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• A genuine passion for early childhood education.

Complete Childcare is committed to providing the best possible care to its children and safeguarding and promoting welfare of young children. All applicants will be required to complete an application form, and any offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of 2 satisfactory references, a satisfactory right to work check and an enhanced DBS check.

Complete Childcare is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers and job applicants. The Company aims to create a culture that encourages and values diversity and that appoints, rewards and promotes staff based on merit.